1 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Access and use information from text

2 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Access and use information from text TF Analyse text in manufacturing documentation TF201.02Interpret production reports and communications TF201.03Complete production reports TF Write Requests TF Use tools to improve writing Notional Hours Total Notional Hours P&P2FM01 Analysing and interpreting documents P&P2FM02 Drafting basic reports and requests ModulesTopics

3 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 TF Analyse text in manufacturing documentation Be able to identify the meaning, purpose and intention of a variety of work related documents Be able to read memos in context Be able to read and interpret relevant job manuals effectively Know what to look for as clues to main ideas in text Know the differences between text types Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 8963Access and use information from text Understand the basic structure of written texts and how to identify key concepts and main ideas in basic workplace documents.

4 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification TF Analyse text in manufacturing documentation Learning Outcomes On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of text types and it’s use in written communication; Read and interpret job manuals and memos in the correct context; and Identify the meaning, purpose and intention of a variety of work related documents. Assignment Description WHATWHAT WHYWHY HOW An individual exercise of analysing different pieces of text as found in work related policies and procedures, memos, newspapers and magazines To ensure that the learners are able to understand and use text information to improve and maintain process stability As a group discuss and add value to a given text analysis checklist Individually use this checklist to analyse written text and to identify the main ideas in the text In groups discuss and recommend improvements to the written material to make it more understandable and to convey the message better Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) Process Understanding the use of written text in managing the production process Ability to structure written material in such a way that it promotes workplace understanding SHEQ Ability to understand the SHEQ policies and procedures in the correct context Notional Hours 10

5 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Be able to apply good reading and note taking strategies TF Interpret production reports and communications Be able to use mind mapping for summary purposes Know the various reading strategies Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 8963Access and use information from text

6 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification TF Interpreting production reports and communications Learning Outcomes On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of various basic reading strategies Use mind mapping as a note taking technique Use basic effective reading strategies Assignment Description WHATWHAT WHYWHY HOW An individual exercise where various work related policies, procedures, memos, instructions, laws and rules are analysed and summarised using the appropriate basic reading and viewing strategies To ensure that the learners can use basic reading, viewing and note taking strategies in a practical job related manner Learners discuss and add value to a given text analysis checklist Learners analyse work related policies, laws, rules and memos Learners take notes of lectures, video’s, radio talk shows and discussion groups making use of mind mapping and other relevant basic note taking tools Learners conduct a group discussion session to consolidate and review the learning Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) Process Ability to use reading and note taking strategies to improve understanding of workplace rules, policies and procedures SHEQ Ability to use good reading strategies to improve understanding of the SHEQ policies, procedures, minutes and laws Notional Hours 8

7 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 TF Completing production reports Understand the difference between the various types of reports and manuals Know what the structure of good reports and memos are Be able to draft daily, weekly and monthly reports Know why we write reports Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 8963Access and use information from text

8 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification TF Completing Production Reports Learning Outcomes On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the purpose of various types of workplace reports, memos and manuals Draft basic daily, weekly and monthly reports using basic diagrams and graphs Assignment Description WHATWHAT WHYWHY HOW An individual and group exercise where information and results are summarised and developed into basic progress reports To ensure that the learners can use basic report writing techniques to draft visual progress reports on various issues Individuals collect progress results about a sports team, the weather, crime reports etc and formulate it into a basic progress report The reports are presented and discussed in a group Learners now collect the production, safety and health information relevant to a work section and develop this into a meaningful report Reports are presented and evaluated Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) Process Understanding of the importance of reports for effective process management Ability to consolidate basic production information into reports and visual management information SHEQ Ability to put SHEQ information into pro forma reports Notional Hours 7

9 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 TF Writing Requests Be able to complete relevant company documentation relating to requests and orders from in house warehouses Be able to write requests to different people / levels within and outside the organisation Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 8963Access and use information from text Understand the basic structure of good written requests

10 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification TF Writing Requests Learning Outcomes On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: Write requests for basic personal and job related issues Complete basic job and personal forms and relevant company documentation Assignment Description W HA T W HY HOW An individual exercise where learners are required to fill in a variety of forms and request documents relating to work and personal life. To ensure that the learners are able to write basic requests and fill in forms correctly to ensure the smooth operation of the production process Individual learners must fill in all the relevant forms related to the production process Learners fill in personal forms to obtain ID books, passports, tax forms, applications for bank loans, HP applications etc. Learners write requests regarding work and private life issues Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) Process Ability to write requests and fill in forms correctly to ensure that process stability is maintained and improved SHEQ Understanding of the need to correctly fill in forms and reports regarding all SHEQ issues Notional Hours 10

11 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Be able to use a dictionary TF Use tools to improve writing Be able to use headings and punctuation to convey messages effectively in reports and memos Be able to use diagrams, pictures and symbols in text to convey a message Be able to use charts, diagrams to highlight, emphasise and illustrate key points Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 8963Access and use information from text

12 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification TF Using tools to improve writing Learning Outcomes On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: Use headings and punctuation to convey messages effectively in reports Use a dictionary effectively Use diagrams, pictures, charts and symbols in basic reports Assignment Description W HA T W HY HOW An individual exercise of firstly using a dictionary to check given texts for errors and secondly drafting basic reports from given sets of information where basic diagrams and pictures are used to emphasise and highlight key points To ensure that the learners can use the basic writing tools to improve the way they communicate relevant information Individually learners collect basic information about a relevant topic or viewpoint for use in basic reports Individuals use the information to draft reports which is enhanced with pictures, diagrams and symbols The reports are presented in a group and feedback and comments are provided to improve the writing Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) Process Ability to enhance writing using basic tools Ability to apply the writing skills to improve the effectiveness of controlling and improving process stability SHEQ Ability to apply writing skills to apply the SHEQ rules more effectively Ability to use writing skills to enhance personal job ownership Notional Hours 15